[Nippon-Ham] Kengo Yoshida, who is "in the midst of a breakthrough," hits another home run. His recent 4-0 record in the last 4 games earns him a "perfect score!" | Pacific League

[Nippon-Ham] Kengo Yoshida, who is "on fire," hits another home run. His explosive performance of four home runs in the last four games earns him a "perfect score!"

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June 30, 2026 19:12

In the third inning with one out, Kengo Yoshida hit his fifth solo Home Run over the right field fence (Photo by Masahiko Ikeuchi).

◆ Pacific League: Nippon-Ham vs. Orix Orix Buffaloes (30th, ES CON FIELD)

Nippon-Ham 's catcher Kengo Yoshida has hit yet another home run.

In the third inning with one out and no runner on base, he hit a 142 km/h pitch from Orix Buffaloes starter Jerry into bullpen in right field. He commented, "It's a perfect score!" after his fifth home run of the season, which extended the lead.

In the first inning, with two outs and runners on first and second base, he hit a go-ahead RBI single to center field. "I hit a slider. It was exactly as Coach Yokoo and I had planned." He had successfully overcome Jerry.

Yoshida had a spectacular performance in the three-game series Seibu Lions from the 26th to the 28th (Belluna Dome), hit 5-for-11 with 3 Home Run At Bat and 4 RBI. Including this game, he has hit 4 home runs in his last 4 games, continuing his impressive performance streak.

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